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Bachelor of Environmental Health Science

  • Understand how the physical environment links with human health
  • Work placements provide hands-on experience
  • Program fully accredited with Environmental Health Australia

Program summary

Program title: Bachelor of Environmental Health Science
Award abbreviation: BEnvHlthSc
QTAC code: 013091
OP / Rank for 2013 entry: OP-18 / Rank-62
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences
Fee type 2013: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: SC318
CRICOS code: 073278K. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.

Obtain scientific training to improve the health and wellbeing of people and the environment at a local, national and international level.

This interdisciplinary program prepares you for careers in both the environmental management and public health sectors. It focuses on developing an understanding of the physical environment and its links with human health through courses in basic and applied sciences. You gain an understanding of public health and sustainable development principles, human/environment interactions, environment and public health planning, and approaches used to identify, assess and manage risks from environmental hazards.

Career opportunities

Environmental health specialist positions within government (eg. Environmental Health Officer) or the corporate sector. There are also other career opportunities within sectors such as environmental management, especially in the area of risk management.

Professional recognition

Graduates may become members of Environmental Health Australia; Public Health Association of Australia; Australian Health Promotion Association.

Program accreditation

This program is fully accredited with Environmental Health Australia.

Enquiries
  • Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
  • Contact the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering for program advice
Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Complete no more than 10 introductory (100 level) courses, including the core courses.
  • Complete a minimum of 14 advanced (200 and 300 level) courses.
  • Complete compulsory work-integrated learning of 240 hours. This is undertaken in PUB332 Environmental Health Practicum.
Program notes
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
  • Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
  • As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
  • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
  • When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.

Program structure

Core courses (2)

COR109 Environmental Health Practicum
Plus select 1 core course from:
COR110 Communication and Thought
COR111 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship

Introductory courses (7)

LFS100 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
LFS112 Cell Biology
PUB102 Human Physiology
PUB112 Environment and Health
SCI102 Public Health Foundations
SCI105 Biodiversity and Ecology
SCI110 Chemistry

Advanced courses (11)

ENP211 Science Research Methods
ENP365 Planning and Environmental Law
ENS351 Participation and Conflict Resolution
LFS261 Integrated Environmental Management
LFS262 Microbiology
LGL301 Medical Microbiology
PUB205 Professional Practice: Legal Frameworks and Issues
PUB252 Food Safety: Laws, Regulations and Quality Assurance
PUB262 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning
PUB332 Environmental Health Risk Management
PUB361 Environmental Health Practicum

Elective courses (3)

Select three (3) elective courses of which two (2) must be at advanced level (200 or 300 coded) from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

Study Plan

The Bachelor of Enviromental Health Science Study Plan is for students commencing in the current semester.

Year 1
  • Seven (8) required courses:
    COR109 should be studied in Semester 1
    SCI110 should be studied in Semester 1
Required courses: (8)
CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
COR109 Master of Social Work Field Education 2
LFS100 Communication and Thought
SCI105 Cell Biology
SCI110 Chemistry
LFS112 Science Research Methods
PUB102 Human Physiology
PUB112 Environment and Health
SCI102 Public Health Foundations
Year 2
  • Six (6) required courses
  • One (1) core course:
    Core course should be studied in Semester 1
  • One (1) elective course:
    Elective course should be studied in Semester 2
Required courses: (6)
CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
ENP211 Biodiversity and Ecology
LFS261 Planning and Environmental Law
PUB252 Microbiology
LFS262 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning
PUB205 Medical Microbiology
PUB262 Food Safety: Laws, Regulations and Quality Assurance
Core course: (1)

Select 1 Core course from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
COR110 Environmental Health Risk Management
COR111 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
Elective courses: (1)

Select 1 elective course from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

Year 3
  • Five (5) required courses
  • Two (2) elective courses:
    One elective course should be studied in Semester 1 and one elective course should be studied in Semester 2.
Required courses: (5)
CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
ENS351 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
LGL301 Integrated Environmental Management
PUB361 Professional Practice: Legal Frameworks and Issues
ENP365 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
PUB332 Participation and Conflict Resolution
Elective courses: (2)

Select two advanced (200 or 300 coded) elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

 

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